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Kartarpur corridor pact renewed: What is it and what's behind the timing?

India and Pakistan have extended agreement on Sri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor for another five years, amid some initial signs of a thaw in relations

Kartarpur corridor pact renewed: What is it and what's behind the timing?
Updated On : 23 Oct 2024 | 4:16 PM IST

'Would have taken Kartarpur Sahib back in 1971', says PM Modi in Punjab

'Had Modi been there at that time, he would have taken Kartarpur Sahib from them and then released their soldiers,' said the Prime Minister in Punjab

'Would have taken Kartarpur Sahib back in 1971', says PM Modi in Punjab
Updated On : 24 May 2024 | 3:47 PM IST

Party with alcohol held at Pak's Kartapur Gurudwara; action sought

Moreover, Jathedar of Takht Damdama Sahib Giani Harpreet Singh also called the incident as "unfortunate" and asked the Pakistan government to take strict action against the perpetrators

Party with alcohol held at Pak's Kartapur Gurudwara; action sought
Updated On : 20 Nov 2023 | 12:49 PM IST

Pilgrimage to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan via Kartarpur resumes

During the suspension period of five days, a total of 700 pilgrims could not visit the Sikh shrine in Pakistan. Now they will have to apply afresh, official said

Pilgrimage to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan via Kartarpur resumes
Updated On : 25 Jul 2023 | 2:28 PM IST

Pak rejects Amit Shah's comments on Kartarpur Sahib gurdwara's location

Foreign Office said in a statement that Pakistan also reiterated its serious concern over the BJP leadership's increasing tendency of dragging Pakistan into its domestic affairs

Pak rejects Amit Shah's comments on Kartarpur Sahib gurdwara's location
Updated On : 18 Mar 2022 | 10:45 PM IST

RBI lower currency limit for pilgrims visiting Kartarpur Gurudwara

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday permitted Indians as well as Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders going on pilgrimage to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur, Pakistan

RBI lower currency limit for pilgrims visiting Kartarpur Gurudwara
Updated On : 16 Dec 2021 | 7:11 AM IST

Pilgrims to Kartarpur gurudwara can carry up to Rs 11,000, says RBI

The Reserve Bank said this in a statement titled 'Lower currency limit for pilgrims visiting Gurudwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur'

Pilgrims to Kartarpur gurudwara can carry up to Rs 11,000, says RBI
Updated On : 15 Dec 2021 | 8:39 PM IST

Delhi govt adds Kartarpur Sahib in Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojna

The Delhi government will send senior citizens of the city on free pilgrimage to Kartarpur Sahib in Pakistan on January 5 next year, an official statement said on Friday. Kartarpur Sahib and Velankanni Church in Tamil Nadu have been added to the Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojna' after Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's orders, it said. The first batch of pilgrims to Kartarpur Sahib will leave on January 5, 2022 in a deluxe bus from Delhi, and the first train for Velankanni Church will leave on January 7 next year, it said. Meanwhile, Delhi Revenue Minister Kailash Gahlot reviewed preparations for the pilgrimages under the scheme in a high-level meeting on Friday. "The Delhi government has decided to add two more routes in addition to the existing 13 yatra routes -- Delhi-Velankanni-Delhi and Delhi-Kartarpur Sahib-Delhi -- under its Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra scheme, the statement said. The devotees will travel in AC-III tier trains on the Delhi-Velankanni-Delhi route whereas for the ...

Delhi govt adds Kartarpur Sahib in Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojna
Updated On : 26 Nov 2021 | 4:29 PM IST

Punjab CM Channi-led group offers payers at Kartarpur gurdwara

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi along with some of his Cabinet ministers offered prayers at the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan that reopened for pilgrims after a gap of 20 months

Punjab CM Channi-led group offers payers at Kartarpur gurdwara
Updated On : 18 Nov 2021 | 3:42 PM IST

Punjab BJP leaders leave for Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan's Kartarpur

The Kartarpur corridor links Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan, the final resting place of Sikhism founder Guru Nanak Dev, to Dera Baba Nanak shrine in Gurdaspur district

Punjab BJP leaders leave for Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan's Kartarpur
Updated On : 18 Nov 2021 | 11:21 AM IST

Punjab CM-led delegation to meet Modi, seek passport waiver for Kartarpur

The delegation also pressed for simplification of the process for visiting the Kartarpur Sahib gurdwara

Punjab CM-led delegation to meet Modi, seek passport waiver for Kartarpur
Updated On : 25 Feb 2020 | 5:21 PM IST

UN chief Guterres to visit Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib during Pakistan trip

Guterres will travel to Kartarpur to visit a holy site, Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib, Deputy spokesperson Farhan Haq told reporters here on Monday

UN chief Guterres to visit Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib during Pakistan trip
Updated On : 11 Feb 2020 | 10:47 AM IST

Manmohan Singh agrees to lead Sikh pilgrims to Kartarpur Sahib: Punjab CM

The Punjab chief minister also invited President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the 550th Prakash Purb celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev

Manmohan Singh agrees to lead Sikh pilgrims to Kartarpur Sahib: Punjab CM
Updated On : 04 Dec 2019 | 8:40 PM IST

Kartarpur Corridor: MEA expands passport services in Punjab after opening

As per provisions of an agreement between India and Pakistan, Indian pilgrims wanting to visit the Kartarpur Sahib Gurudwara require passport to travel to the neighbouring country using the corridor.

Kartarpur Corridor: MEA expands passport services in Punjab after opening
Updated On : 21 Nov 2019 | 11:10 PM IST

Kartarpur corridor: Punjab CM asks 'rich' SGPC to bear $20 service fee

Singh said the low number of devotees crossing over to the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib was not because of lack of interest but due to two conditions of passport and $20 fee put by the neighbouring nation

Kartarpur corridor: Punjab CM asks 'rich' SGPC to bear $20 service fee
Updated On : 13 Nov 2019 | 6:31 PM IST

Low Kartarpur corridor turnout: 'Complicated' booking process blamed

In the first three days after a grand opening by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 9, just 897 devotees visited Kartarpur Sahib in Pakistan through the Kartarpur corridor

Low Kartarpur corridor turnout: 'Complicated' booking process blamed
Updated On : 12 Nov 2019 | 9:27 PM IST

PMC Bank scam: 2,000 Sikhs from Maharashtra can't go to Kartarpur

Ravindra Kaur Saini, who has three accounts in the PMC Bank, said she was disappointed at not being able to be a part of the historic pilgrimage

PMC Bank scam: 2,000 Sikhs from Maharashtra can't go to Kartarpur
Updated On : 12 Nov 2019 | 7:51 AM IST

Kartarpur Corridor opening a big moment in Indo-Pak ties: Manmohan Singh

The corridor links Dera Baba Nanak shrine in Gurdaspur in India to Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib in Pakistan, the final resting place of Sikh faith's founder Guru Nanak

Kartarpur Corridor opening a big moment in Indo-Pak ties: Manmohan Singh
Updated On : 10 Nov 2019 | 9:12 AM IST

Kartarpur Sahib Corridor: Timeline to the landmark event in Pakistan

Kartarpur Sahib Corridor was inaugrated on 9 November, 2019

Kartarpur Sahib Corridor: Timeline to the landmark event in Pakistan
Updated On : 10 Nov 2019 | 12:39 AM IST

At Kartarpur Corridor inauguration, PM Modi thanks Pakistan's Imran Khan

Asserting that he is fortunate to be able to dedicate the Kartarpur corridor to the country, PM said the opening of the corridor and the integrated check post will bring double happiness to the people

At Kartarpur Corridor inauguration, PM Modi thanks Pakistan's Imran Khan
Updated On : 09 Nov 2019 | 11:25 PM IST